Carlsberg Q2 Net Profit Surges 63%

Carlsberg A/S

reported a 63% surge in its second-quarter net profit. Carlsberg's sales gained 4.5% to DKK19.59 billion, versus analysts' estimates of DKK19.73 billion. Its net profit climbed to DKK3.36 billion, from DKK2.06 billion, in the year-ago period. However, analysts were expecting a net profit of DKK3.23 billion. Carlsberg shares gained 0.06% to close at $16.85 yesterday.